With many hands and many eyes, lavishly adorned and honored in countless temples and altars, the Hindu and Buddhist pantheon of Deities hold rich antiquity for the cultures who honor them. There are those names which we hear again and again, more often than many of the other Gods and Goddesses. Buddha, Tara, Quan Yin, […]
Sage Cleansing Rituals for the Home
The engaging rhythm of a frame drum steadily plays while a sweet and earthy smoke fills the air and senses. An aged hand swiftly moves a long feather back and forth over a sea shell, wafting the smoke of the burning sage outward into all spaces. A gentle voice chants in unison. The sun has […]
Mabon, The Second Harvest, Fall Equinox
Mabon, The Second Harvest As the day and night come to rest in equilibrium, the Northern folk bid farewell to the Green Man, the God of the Green Forests and Fields. It is the beginning of fall and rich warm spices have been cultivated for the second harvest festival, Mabon. As the fragrant smells of […]
Litha, The Sun Shines Brightest-Summer Solstice
“Over hill, over dale, through bush, through brier, over park, over pale, through flood, through fire, I do wander everywhere”, Fairy, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare Great poets and artists, dreamers and writers have been vastly influenced and inspired by the fairy tales surrounding the longest day of the year, Midsummer, […]
The Beltaine Fire
“On the night of Beltane the fires shall burn, to usher in the Sun king and welcome his return. Hand in hand the Lord and Lady sing, joy upon the land and gifts they shall bring.” (Author unknown). Many chants and songs have been written and sung for the celebration of the sacred fertility rites. […]
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